Chincheros Province

Chincheros Province covers 1,242 square kilometers of mountainous terrain between Andahuaylas Province and Ayacucho Region, featuring peaks reaching 4,200 meters in elevation.

The province maintains archaeological evidence of Inca settlements, agricultural terraces, and former Chancas tribal territories that shaped the regional development before Spanish arrival.

The population of 52,317 residents primarily speaks Quechua, with traditional textile production using alpaca wool remaining an essential economic and artistic practice.

The province contains eleven districts, including the capital Chincheros, with specific postal codes and telecommunications infrastructure connecting remote mountain communities.

Local farmers cultivate crops at various altitudes using ancient terrace systems, producing different varieties of potatoes and corn adapted to each elevation level.

Location: Apurimac Department

Capital city: Chincheros

Shares border with: Andahuaylas Province, Huamanga Province, La Mar Province, Vilcas Huamán Province

GPS coordinates: -13.52278,-73.72833

Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:55